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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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December 12, 2025

Lyneham: Sling Library at coffee morning - Thu 18 Dec

 

A 'slingmeet' allows parents (or parents-to-be) to find out about and try out different slings, as well as meeting other sling users.

You are welcome to bring your own slings, or i
f you want to take a sling away to try before you buy (or if you just want a sling to take on holiday or for a specific event) then there will be slings available for hire.

Please click here for further event information

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Blandford: Garrison latest movie 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' Mon 15th & Wed 17th Dec


Rated 18

Doors open at 18.30. Film starts at 19.00

Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson ( festive horror/ slasher)

(A child witnesses his parents' murder by a man in a Santa suit. Years later, as an adult, he dons a Santa costume himself and embarks on a violent quest for retribution against those responsible for the traumatic event from his childhood.)

Watch the trailer here. https://cinemas.bfbs.com/films/silent-night-deadly-night
Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child (3-14 years) £3

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Family (2 adults + children or 1 adult + 3 children) £11

https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford
Food and drink available for purchase at the door.

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access)


STRICT POLICY: Children Must Be Accompanied

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older) at all times while on the premises.

Our volunteer staff is not responsible for supervising unattended minors.

Unsupervised children will not be permitted entry or allowed to remain in the building. They will be asked to leave, and no refund will be given.

This is a mandatory requirement that our staff must enforce, and we remind everyone this is By Order of the Deputy Garrison Commander.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

West Midlands: Telford Town Centre - Christmas Gardens 11-14 Dec and 19-21 Dec


Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
 

Northern Ireland: Pre-School & Primary 1 admissions for September 2026

 
Admissions criteria for applications to Pre-school and Primary One for September 2026 are now live on our website.

It is important that you read the published admissions criteria for each of the Pre-school settings or Primary schools you wish to list on your application.

Applications open on EA Connect at 12 noon on 7 January 2026 for Pre-school and Primary One, and we recommend you list at least four pre-school settings or primary schools in your order of preference .

More information on applying for a pre-school or primary school place is available at  https://ow.ly/gEVj50XFEeR

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Crumlin Integrated College - Relaxed Open Evening - Tuesday 13th Janaury

 
Relaxed Open Evening at Crumlin Integrated College
Tuesday 13th January 5:45- 6:45PM
This event is ideal for anyone who would appreciate a low-sensory environment or simply prefers a more personal experience.
Additionally, if you couldn’t attend our main Open Night on 9th December due to Storm Bram, this is a great chance to come along and see what makes Crumlin Integrated College a welcoming and inclusive community.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Education Authority Jobs - Crumlin Integrated College

 
Cleaner (Job Reference: 25006792)
Primary Location : Crumlin Integrated College
Contract Type : Permanent
Status : Part-Time
Hours per Week : 10.00
Working Pattern : Monday - Friday (3:00pm - 5:00pm)
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 11.59PM.

To apply please click on the link below:
https://eani.taleo.net/careerse.../external/jobdetail.ftl...

Information provided by HIVE NI

Blandford: Garrison welfare support



The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your Welfare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)

Garrison Welfare Clerk - BlandfordGar-BGSU-WCSO Tel: 01258 481938

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWWO Tel: 01258 482694

Garrison Welfare Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWO Tel: 01258 481936

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-Welfare NCO Tel: 01258 482619

Asst Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-AUWO Tel: 01258 482902

Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-UWO Tel: 01258 482901

Garrison Padre - Carl.Stokes103@mod.gov.uk Mobile 07971927485

Out of hours emergency contact the Guardroom on - 01258 482402.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE




Bovington: Garrison welfare team


The Welfare team aims to provide the best possible welfare advice to all soldiers and their families. The Welfare office is located by Costcutter food store on King George V Road, Bovington. 

Unit Welfare Officer - Mr Adrian Ingham 

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - WO2 Scott Forrester

Tel: Welfare Office 01929 402239 or 01929 402240

In case of emergency - duty welfare mobile number 07971 577282
Please only contact the duty mobile number if it is an urgent welfare matter. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE